Annotated Bibliography of Ethical Issues in Physics: Physics and Society Issues Marshall Thomsen Eastern Michigan University, Jthomsen@Emich.Edu

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2-1-2010 Annotated Bibliography of Ethical Issues in Physics: Physics and Society Issues Marshall Thomsen Eastern Michigan University, [email protected]

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 4 / December 2011, pp. 723-737 Negotiating Plausibility: Intervening in the Future of Nanotechnology Cynthia Selin The author discusses how one can examine the potential societal impact of emergent technologies, using nanotechnology as a case study.

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 4 / December 2011, pp. 739-742 On Identifying Plausibility and Deliberative Public Policy Commentary on: “Negotiating Plausibility: Intervening in the Future of Nanotechnology” René Von Schomberg In this commentary the author points out that the procedure described in the preceding paper produces not only a more transparent process for evaluating emergent technologies but will also likely produce higher quality decisions.

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 4 / December 2011, pp. 743-760 Adding to the Mix: Integrating ELSI into a National Nanoscale Science and Technology Center David J. Bjornstad and Amy K. Wolfe The authors discuss a mechanism for integrating Ethical, Legal and Social Issues research into nanomaterials research, arguing that it benefits both the materials research program and society at large.

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 4 / December 2011, pp. 761-767 Nanoethics and the Breaching of Boundaries: A Heuristic for Going from Encouragement to a Fuller Integration of Ethical, Legal and Social Issues and Science Commentary on: “Adding to the Mix: Integrating ELSI into a National Nanoscale Science and Technology Center” Julio R. Tuma The author points out that ELSI research should include an investigation of “boundary crossings” related to far reaching effects of technology associated with the tendency for some new technologies to breach existing boundaries, and to have unpredictable effects that are persistent.

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 3 / September 2011, pp. 399-409 Scientific Research and the Public Trust David B. Resnik The author argues that the concept of “the public trust” needs to be refined since the public is not a monolithic entity.

ADV, SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 40, Number 3 July 2011 Honesty, Perseverance, and Objectivity: Lessons from a Life in Public Policy John F. Ahearne The author draws on examples ranging from accidents in nuclear power plants to his experience with national security issues.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 40, Number 2 April 2011 Nonsense On Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk Massimo Pigliucci (reviewed by Lawrence S. Lerner Book Review

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 17, Number 1 / March 2011, pp. 45-64 Patenting and Licensing of University Research: Promoting Innovation or Undermining Academic Values? Sigrid Sterckx The author describes the rise in university owned patents and some of the negative consequences of the push for more such patents. Four proposals are made to reduce the negative impact of university owned patents.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 40, Number 1 January 2011 On Fact and Fraud - Cautionary Tales from the Front Lines of Science David Goodstein (reviewed by Joe Levinger) Book Review

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 4 October 2010 Am I Making Myself Clear?: A Scientist’s Guide to Talking to the Public Cornelia Dean (reviewed by Peter Schroeder Book Review

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 4 October 2010 Don’t Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance In an Age of Style Randy Olson (reviewed by Leonard R. Solon Book Review

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 3 July 2010 Science Committee Hearing Spotlights Shortage in Critical Isotope A discussion of the implications of dwindling supplies of He-3.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 66.4 (July 2010) pp. 58-69 The security implications of nanotechnology Margaret Kosal The author argues that even though the potential for nanotechnology-based chemical and biological weapons is speculative, we nevertheless need to monitor nanotechnology carefully for internationally security reasons.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 2 April 2010 Communicating Science to the Media Kathryn Grim The author provides a tutorial on preparing for an interview with a reporter, addressing several issues related to effective communication between scientists and the public at large.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 66.2 (March 2010) pp. 1-8 The growing threat of space debris Samuel Black The author discusses the origins of space debris, its significance, and mitigation efforts.

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 16, Number 1 / March 2010, pp. 33-41 Why Science cannot be Value-Free Understanding the Rationality and Responsibility of Science Agnieszka Lekka-Kowalik It is argued that scientists must consider the impact their research has or might have on society—these issues are not solely in the realm of the policy makers.

SOC, CLI APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 1 January 2010 Global Warming: Lessons from Ozone Depletion Art Hobson This article provides a concise history of international efforts to control CFC release into the atmosphere and argues the cooperation among interested parties demonstrated in that effort is what is needed to combat greenhouse gases in the context of global climate change.

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SOC Physics Today -- December 2009 Volume 62, Issue 12, pp. 32-37 Lighting and astronomy Christian B. Luginbuhl, Constance E. Walker, and Richard J. Wainscoat This article discusses modeling of light pollution and what can be done to reduce its impact.

Physics Today—June 2010 Volume 63, Issue 6, pp. 8-10 Many facets of light pollution Mark S. Rea, John D. Bullough, Jennifer A. Brons, Christian B. Luginbuhl, Constance E. Walker, and Richard J. Wainscoat

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SOC Physics Today -- December 2009 Volume 62, Issue 12, pp. 28-30 Congressional fellows tackle a range of national issues Jermey N. A. Matthews Physics Today reports annually on this program to send physicists and engineers to work with Congress on technical issues.

SOC Physics Today -- November 2009 Volume 62, Issue 11, pp. 39-44 Human-generated sound and marine mammals Peter L. Tyack This article describes research into sound sources (such as noise from commercial ships), how these sounds are perceived by marine mammals, and what impact they have on these mammals.

SOC Physics Today -- October 2009 Volume 62, Issue 10, pp. 21-23 US government agencies work to minimize damage due to helium-3 shortfall Toni Feder Increased demand for helium-3 for applications such as plutonium detectors in use at U. S. borders is making it more challenging to allocate this resource.

SOC Physics Today -- October 2009 Volume 62, Issue 10, pp. 23-25 As weapons work slows, DOE labs keep busy with research David Kramer A news article discussing the current mission at national labs that have historically focused on weapons research.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 38, Number 4 October 2009 Science as a Model for Rational, Legitimate Government Capable of Meeting Society’s Grand Challenges Lewis M. Branscomb The author reviews polling data about public reaction to energy related issues to gain insight into what needs to be done in order that science effectively informs policy. He proposes research that is guided towards addressing critical problems but that is evaluated on its quality.

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 38, Number 4 October 2009 The Medical Isotope Shortage Thomas J. Ruth Reactor shut downs resulting in shortages of medical isotopes have served as a warning that the isotope supply issue needs to be addressed.

APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 39, Number 2 April 2010 Isotopes for the Nation’s Future Donald F. Geesaman and Ani Aprahamian The authors provide a brief overview of the Isotope Program at the Department of Energy.

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 38, Number 4 October 2009 Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines By Richard A. Muller Reviewed by Ruth Howe Book Review

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 15, Number 3 / September, 2009, pp. 375-394 The Problems with Forbidding Science Gary E. Marchant and Lynda L. Pope The authors argue that restrictions on scientific research are best imposed by scientists themselves: they have a demonstrable interest in maintaining the public trust and they can respond more quickly and effectively to evolving fields of inquiry.

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 15, Number 3 / September, 2009, pp. 395-406 Scientific Self-Regulation—So Good, How Can it Fail? Commentary on “The Problems with Forbidding Science” Patrick L. Taylor This commentary on the preceding paper contrasts successful self- regulation of stem cell research to less than successful self regulation in issues related to conflict of interest.

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 15, Number 3 / September, 2009, pp. 351-366 Science, Democracy, and the Right to Research Mark B. Brown and David H. Guston This article looks at the definition of “rights” and explores political and legal aspects of the right to research. It notes that society can restrict research in a given area not only by banning it, but also by merely denying support for it.

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 15, Number 3 / September, 2009, pp. 367-373 Private Interests Count Too Commentary on “Science, Democracy, and the Right to Research” Mark S. Frankel In his commentary on the above paper, this author points out that scientists must also deal with corporate influences on the direction of research.

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 15, Number 3 / September, 2009, pp. 263-269 Editors’ Overview: Forbidding Science? Gary E. Marchant and Stephanie J. Bird An overview of a conference and of this special issue of SEE on the topic of whether certain areas of scientific research should be forbidden.

SOC Physics Today -- August 2009 Volume 62, Issue 8, pp. 41-42 Encouraging good science on the Web Alexander Antunes The author argues that it is important to maintain the quality of information on the web that is being presented as “scientific,” and that there should be an appropriate reward system for scientists working in this area.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 65.1 (January-February 2009) pp. 56-61 Nanomaterial safety Scott E. McNeil The author discusses research on the possible link between nanoparticles and cancer, paying particular attention to a study involving gold nanoparticles and lab rats that indicates the cancer risk may be highly dependent on the type of coating on the particle.

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SOC Physics Today -- January 2009 Volume 62, Issue 1, pp. 41-47 Panofsky agonistes: The 1950 loyalty oath at Berkeley Personal correspondence gives insight into Panofsky’s reaction when confronted with the University of California loyalty oath shortly after World War II.

Physics Today -- June 2009 Volume 62, Issue 6, pp. 8-10 Berkeley loyalty oath tested politics, fear—not loyalty Kenneth W. Ford, Howard D. Greyber, Robert P. Crease, and J. D. Jackson

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SOC Physics Today -- October 2008 Volume 61, Issue 10, pp. 38-44 The larger world of nano Cyrus C. M. Mody There is a mismatch between public and nanoscientist perception of risk in nanotechnology, and the author argues the gap can be closed with help from those in social science and humanities.

Physics Today -- May 2009 Volume 62, Issue 5, pp. 12-13 Parallel issues in nanotech, climate science Wolfgang Knorr

Physics Today -- November 2008 Volume 61, Issue 11, pp. 30-31 NSF–EPA centers study safety of nanomaterials Toni Feder

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 37, Number 3 July 2008 The Essential Exponential! For the Future of Our Planet By Albert A. Bartlett with Robert G. Fuller, Vicki L. Plano Clark, and John A. Rogers Reviewed by Manish Gupta Book Review

SOC Physics Today -- February 2008 Volume 61, Issue 2, pp. 23-24 Legal Battle Over Sonar Testing Heats Up Jennifer Ouellette A history of the several year legal battle over whether sonar testing harms marine mammals.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 37, Number 1 January 2008 You Say You Want an Evolution? A Role for Scientists in Science Education Coalition of Scientific Societies This report on a survey of the attitude of Americans towards science provides useful background for a discussion of science and society issues.

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SOC Physics Today -- December 2007 Volume 60, Issue 12, pp. 48-52 The Copernican Myths Mano Singham This article serves to remind us that the history we learn casually is not always well-researched.

Physics Today -- June 2008 Volume 61, Issue 6, pp. 8-12 Dispelling myths and highlighting history of the heliocentric model Ljiljana Dobrosavljevic-Grujic, Leonid V. Azaroff, Robert N. Oerter, Michael Schaaf, Frank R. Tangherlini, Paul Dickson, William Unruh, and Mano Singham

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SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 63.6 (November-December 2007) pp. 40-47 An inconvenient assessment Chris Mooney This essay on a national assessment of climate change discusses the origins of the study as well as the fate of the report. It explores issues at the interface of science with politics.

SOC Physics Today -- October 2007 Volume 60, Issue 10, pp. 35-40 Space Debris David Wright This overview of current level of space debris and implications for the future reminds us of this frequently overlooked environmental problem.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 63.4 (July-August 2007) pp. 19-20 Carbon dioxide on the move Richard Doctor This brief article points out the safety hazards of working with large quantities of carbon dioxide.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 36, Number 3 July 2007 Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy, by David Hafemeister Reviewed by Cameron Reed Book Review

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 63.1 (January-February 2007) pp. 62-64 Freedom of inquiry Freeman Dyson The author argues that forbidding certain types of scientific research is not an effective way of defending against misuse of advances in science.

SOC Physics Today -- November 2006 Volume 59, Issue 11, pp. 78-79 The Pros and Cons of Leap Seconds Brian Luzum Not exactly headline material, but nevertheless this is a brief, easy to understand case study of how science impacts society in somewhat unexpected ways.

SOC Physics Today -- September 2006 Volume 59, Issue 9, pp. 28-29 Nanotech Risk Research Needs Strategy, Money Jim Dawson Physicist Andrew Maynard argues that more effort is needed to study potential risks of nanotechnology now that this has become a multi-billion dollar industry involving wide ranging products such as cosmetics and neck support pillows.

SOC Physics Today -- August 2006 Volume 59, Issue 8, p. 24 Marburger Says Communications Directive Unnecessary Jim Dawson A brief look at government policy regarding communication by government- employed scientists.

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SOC Physics Today -- July 2006 Volume 59, Issue 7, pp. 46-47 Addressing the public about science and religion Murray Peshkin The author argues for the importance of giving talks to general audiences in which distinctions are drawn between science and religion.

Physics Today -- February 2007 Volume 60, Issue 2, pp. 10-15 Debate About Science and Religion Continues Michael Matthews, David Morrison, Moorad Alexanian, Joe Heafner, Juan G. Roederer, Keith Schofield, and Michael Todhunter

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SOC Physics Today -- June 2006 Volume 59, Issue 6, pp. 38-42 Science and Government John H. Marburger III This article provides an historical perspective on how science policy is formed in this country, including a discussion of the role physicists play in forming such policy.

SOC Physics Today -- February 2006 Volume 59, Issue 2, pp. 20-21 NSF Centers to Study Societal Impact of Nanotechnology Jim Dawson Issues addressed in the planned studies include the ethical implications of having sensors so small they can be unobtrusively sprayed on people.

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SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 62.1 (January-February 2006) p. 72 To tell the truth Sibel Edmonds, William Weaver A short commentary on the fact that certain federal employees do not have whistleblower protection and hence may need to choose between their career and exposing wrongdoing.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists 62.3 (May-June 2006) Protect Whistleblowers (Letter) Beth Daley

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 35, Number 1 January 2006 Strawbale Construction - Low Tech vs. High Tech or Just Better Physical Properties? Ken Haggard Some interesting, basic physics is involved in this discussion of the use of straw bales for building walls.

APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 35, Number 3 July 2006 More on Strawbale Construction Robert Breche

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SOC Physics Today -- January 2006 Volume 59, Issue 1, pp. 49-54 Vehicle Design and the Physics of Traffic Safety Marc Ross, Deena Patel, and Tom Wenzel The mechanics of automobile accidents are used to give insight into auto safety policy issues.

Physics Today -- October 2006 Volume 59, Issue 10, p. 14 Safer Vehicles by Redesign Romuald Anthony, Ian Halliday, Marc Ross, Deena Patel, and Tom Wenzel

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 34, Number 4 October 2005 The Great Fallout-Cancer Story of 1978 and its Aftermath Daniel W. Miles A former resident of St. George Nevada questions repeated stories of excessive cancer rates in the town arising from nuclear testing, contrasting conclusions of books drawn from anecdotal evidence and preliminary reports with his investigation of a variety of other sources.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 34, Number 3 July 2005 The American Physical Society’s Involvement in the Defense of Human Rights Edward Gerjuoy The APS Committee on International Freedom of Scientists works to protect the rights of all scientists, not just physicists.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 61.3 (May-June 2005): pp. 60-61 The Pentagon's psychic friends network Review of “The Men Who Stare at Goats: By Jon Ronson Reviewed by Michael Shermer Book Review

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 10, Number 2 / June, 2004, pp. 235-242 Eight-dimensional methodology for innovative thinking about the case and ethics of the mount graham, large binocular telescope project Rosalyn W. Berne and Daniel Raviv When construction of an observatory is planned for sacred Native American grounds, astronomers confront some issues they are not used to dealing with.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 32, Number 4 October 2003 Risk and Reason: Safety Law and the Environment, by Cass Sunstein, Reviewed by Peter Schroeder Book Review

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 32, Number 3 July 2003 Letters from Italy: A Physicist's Decision not to Review Papers for Phys. Rev., Daniel Amit This brief exchange between an editor and a “retiring” reviewer illustrates an interesting intersection between publication issues and international policy issues.

SOC Physics Today -- February 2003 Volume 56, Issue 2, pp. 48-52 The Privilege of Being a Physicist Victor F. Weisskopf A reprint of the author’s 1969 Physics Today article in which he discusses the importance of the way in which physicists interact with society at large.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 32, Number 1 January 2003 Sniffer Plane Secrets and Political Courage Alan J. Scott While this article straddles the fence between science/society issues and political analysis, it does serve to illustrate the importance of openness in scientific inquiry by examining a celebrated case of fraud in military research.

SOC Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 58.4 (July-August 2002): pp. 65-66 Science, Money, and Politics: Political Triumph and Ethical Erosion Daniel S. Greenberg Reviewed by Michael S. Reidy Book Review

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SOC Physics Today -- June 2002 Volume 55, Issue 6, pp. 48-51 Intelligent Design Is Creationism in a Cheap Tuxedo Adrian L. Melott and pp. 48-51 Philosophy Is Essential to the Intelligent Design Debate Mano Singham Two essays that open up issues on the nature of science and on the interactions between scientists and society at large.

Physics Today -- September 2002 Volume 55, Issue 9, pp. 10-82 Seven More Views on Intelligent Design Ralph Linsker, Pantazis Mouroulis, Moorad Alexanian, Mano Singham, Claud E. Lacy, James C. Adamski, Adrian L. Melott, Megan Donahue, and George L. Murphy

Physics Today -- November 2002 Volume 55, Issue 11, pp. 95-97 Intelligent Design Tangles Science and Religion David C. Nobes, Jim A. Van Vechten, Ted Lawry, Adrian Melott, and Mano Singham

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 31, Number 2 April 2002 Humanitarian De-mining and the Quest for Better Ways to Locate Buried Non-metallic Objects Surajit Sen and Ronald L. Woodfin The author reviews recent advances is technology to locate land mines, noting that more research is needed to develop safe and effective de- mining equipment.

APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 31, Number 3 July 2002 Mine Detection and the Need for New Technology Patrick Blagden Not written in response to the above article but covers the same general topic from a different perspective, so it makes a good companion piece.

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SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 8, Number 1 / March, 2002, pp. 59-81 Representation and misrepresentation: Tufte and the Morton Thiokol engineers on the Challenger Wade Robison This discussion of events that preceded the Challenger accident illustrates the challenges that scientists and engineers can have when interacting with managers and reminds us that sometimes these interactions have life and death consequences.

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 8, Number 1 / March, 2002, pp. 43-57 Ethics and science: Educating the public R. Brownhill and L. Merricks Looks at a debate over fundamental ethical issues in science that took place in the first half of the twentieth century, including issues such as to what extent are scientists responsible for how their research is used.

SOC Physics Today -- January 2002 Volume 55, Issue 1, pp. 52-54 Science, Money, and Politics: Political Triumph and Ethical Erosion Daniel S. Greenberg and Norman Metzger, Reviewer Book Review

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 31, Number 1 January 2002 Losing Weight to Save Lives: A Review of the Role of Automobile Weight and Size in Traffic Fatalities Marc Ross and Tom Wenzel The authors analyze crash statistics to make the case that one cannot assume that reducing vehicle weight will increase the fatality rate associated with automobile accidents.

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SOC Physics Today -- December 2001 Volume 54, Issue 12, pp. 35-41 Edward Condon and the Cold War Politics of Loyalty Jessica Wang Edward Condon, head of the National Bureau of Standards, did battle with the House Committee on Un-American Activities sparked by his support for arms control and other policies viewed as left leaning.

Physics Today -- April 2002 Volume 55, Issue 4, pp. 12-13 Edward Condon Remembered Mark A. Wilson, Leonard X. Finegold, and R. Robert Brattain

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SOC Physics Today -- May 2001 Volume 54, Issue 5, pp. 57-58 Beyond the Science Wars: The Missing Discourse about Science and Society and Real Science: What It Is, and What It Means Ullica Segerstråle, John Ziman, Craig McConnell, Reviewer, and Robert H. March, Reviewer Book Review

Physics Today -- October 2001 Volume 54, Issue 10, pp. 11-12 When Did the Science Wars Start? Theo Theocharis and Mihalis Psimopoulos

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 8, Number 2 / June, 2002, pp. 235-252 Reflections on ‘ Real science: What it is, and what it means ’ by John Ziman Raymond Spier

Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 8, Number 2 / June, 2002, pp. 253-255 A response to reflections on ‘Real Science: What it is and what it means’ John Ziman

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 30, Number 2 April 2001 What is the Imperative for Basic Science that Serves National Needs? Gerald Holton The author argues that the most important component of the moral authority of science is its obligation to the larger community. Science in this country needs to do more for society and needs the resources to do more.

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 6, Number 4 / December, 2000, pp. 549-552 Why scientists should cooperate with journalists Boyce Rensberger The author argues that there is a general interest in science among the general population, but there is often an inability to distinguish between science and pseudoscience.

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 6, Number 4 / December, 2000, pp. 435-442 Ethical issues in communicating science Jinnie M. Garreu and Stephanie J. Bird Lays out a framework for discussion of issues related to communication within the scientific community as well as between scientists and society at large.

SOC Science and Engineering Ethics Volume 6, Number 3 / September, 2000, pp. 341-349 Moral responsibility and the ‘ignorant scientist’ John Forge A discussion of the extent to which scientists engaged in “pure” research can be held morally accountable for unforeseen outcomes of their work.

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SOC Physics Today -- June 2000 Volume 53, Issue 6, pp. 54-55 Teaching and Propaganda Mano Singham The author argues that there is an element of brainwashing that goes on when we teach, and this raises interesting issues when some students question the Big Bang theory.

Physics Today -- November 2000 Volume 53, Issue 11, pp. 14-81 Teaching, Propaganda, and the Middle Ground W. C. Morrey, Hoi-Kwong Lo, Pantazis Mouroulis, Charles K. Scharnberger, Gary Powell, Philip E. Kaldon, Phil Baringer, Moorad Alexanian, and Mano Singham

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SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 29, Number 2 April 2000 What Happened to Science Education: Kansas and Beyond Adrian L. Melott The debate over evolution impacts physics teachers’ ability to discuss things like the Big Bang theory and strikes at the very heart of how we define science and how the public perceives science.

SOC APS Forum on Physics and Society Newsletter Volume 29, Number 2 April 2000 Why People Believe Wierd Things: Pseudoscience, Superstition and other Confusions of Our Time by Michael Shermer: Reviewed by Mark E. Borrello Book Review

SOC Physics Today -- January 2000 Volume 53, Issue 1, pp. 22-23 Barbara Goss Levi Experts Dismiss Doomsday Scenarios for RHIC The possibility that a high energy physics experiment could inadvertently produce a black hole that would swallow the earth was considered in the context of the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven.

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SOC Physics Today -- September 1999 Volume 52, Issue 9, pp. 24-29 Radiation Risk and Ethics Zbigniew Jaworowski This article and the subsequent letters illustrate debate among physicists over issues of immediate societal importance.

Physics Today -- April 2000 Volume 53, Issue 4 `Radiation Risk and Ethics': Health Hazards, Prevention Costs, and Radiophobia Frank N. von Hippel, Stephen V. Musolino, Joe Levinger, Amos Norman, Edward B. Lewis, David M. Close, Arjun Makhijani, Harry W. Ellis, and Zbigniew Jaworowski pp. 11-90

Physics Today -- May 2000 Volume 53, Issue 5, pp. 11-14 Radiation Risks and LNT: The Discussion Continues Richard Wilson, Richard L. Garwin, and Zbigniew Jaworowski

Physics Today -- September 2000 Volume 53, Issue 9, p. 94 Low Dose Rates Need Consideration in LNT? Frank Ellis

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